NATIONAL. JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 681 CANADA workshops, public speakers, Holocaust education. Media Human Rights Awards; AISII HATORAH (1981). 949 Clark Ave.. W„ legal and legislative activity includes gov- Thornhill, ONT L.4J8G6. (905)764-1818. ernment submissions, court interventions, FAX: (905)764-1606. E-mail: www. monitoring hate-group activity, respond- Aish.com. Edu. Dir. Rabbi Ahron Hoch; ing to incidents of racism and anti-Semi- Dr. Allan Seidenfeld. An educational cen- tism: community liaison includes ter, a community center, and a network of intergroup dialogue and support for ag- synagogues throughout Toronto; seeks to grieved vulnerable communities and reawaken Jewish values, ignite Jewish groups. Canadian distributor of ADL pride and promote Jewish unity through material. Heritage Front Report: 1994: education; reaches out to Jews from all Anti-Semitism on Campus: Skinheads in backgrounds in a friendly, warm and non- Canada: Annual Audit of Anti-Semitic In- Shabbat Shalom judgmental environment. cidents: Holocaust and Hope Educators' Fax, Monthly newsletter- Village Slnil, Win- Newsletter. Combatting Hate: Guidelines ter, Spring, Summer, Fall Calendars. for Community Action. (WWW.AISH.EDU) . NATIONAL FIELD SERVICES DE- B'NAI BRITH CANADA (1875). 15 Hove St., PARTMENT. Natl. Dir. Pearl Gladman. Ser- Downsview, ONT M3H 4Y8. (416) 633- vices community affordable housing 6224. FAX: (416)630-2159. E-mail: fdi- projects, sports leagues, food baskets for [email protected]. Pres. Rochelle the needy; coordinates hands-on national Wilner; Exec. V.-Pres. Frank Dimant. volunteer programming, Tel-Aide Dis- Canadian Jewry's major advocacy and tress Line; responsible for lodge member- service organization; maintains an olTice ship; direct-mail campaigns, annual of Government Relations in Ottawa and convention and foundation dinners. co-sponsors the Canada Israel Commit- tee; makes representations to all levels of CANADIAN FRIENDS OF CALI & AMAL government on matters of Jewish con- (1944). 7005 Kildare Rd.. Suite 14, Cote cern; promotes humanitarian causes and St. Luc. Quebec. H4W I CI. (514)484- educational programs, community pro- 9430. FAX: (514)484-0968. Pres. Harry jects, adult Jewish education, and leader- J.F. Bloomfield. QC; Exec. Dir. Fran ship development; dedicated to the Kula. Incorporates Canadian Association preservation and unity of the Jewish com- for Labour Israel (Histadrut) and Cana- munity in Canada and to human rights. dian Friends of Amal; supports compre- The Jewish Tribune. hensive health care and education in Israel. Helps to provide modern medical , INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AF- and surgical facilities and the finest voca- FAIRS (1987). E-mail: institute@bnaib- tional, technical education to the Israeli rith.ca. Ch. Rochelle Wilner; Natl. Dir. people of all ages. Ruth Klein. Identifies and protests the abuse of human rights worldwide. Advo- CANADIAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNI- cates on behalf of Israel and Jewish com- VERSITY OF JERUSALEM (1944). 3080 munities in distress. Monitors national Yonge St., Suite 5024, Toronto, ONT and international legislation dealing with M4N 3N1. (416) 485-8000. FAX: war crimes. Activities include briefs and (416)485-8565. E-mail: [email protected]. consultations with governmental and Pres. Ronald Appleby; Natl. Dir. Charles non-governmental organizations, re- S. Diamond. Represents the Hebrew Uni- search and public education, advocacy versity of Jerusalem in Canada; serves as and community mobilization, media fund-raising arm for the university in monitoring, and international confer- Canada; recruits Canadian students and ences and fact-finding missions. Ad hoc promotes study programs for foreign stu- publications on human rights issues. dents at the university; sponsors social and educational events across Canada. , LEAGUE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (1964). Co-Chmn. Marvin Kurz & Dr CANADIAN JEWISH CONGRESS (1919; reorg. Harriet Morris. National volunteer asso- 1934). 100 Sparks Street, Suite 650, Ot- ciation dedicated to combating racism, tawa, Ontario KIP 5B7. (613)233-8703. bigotry, and anti-Semitism. Educational FAX: (613)233-8748. E-mail: canadian- programs include multicultural antiracist [email protected]. Co-pres. Sylvain 682 / AMERICAN JEWISH YEAR BOOK, 2007 Abitbol & Rabbi Reuven Bulka. The Canadian cities; dedicated to advancing the community's national voice on public af- quality of life of the women and children fairs, Canadian Jewish Congress works in Israel through financial assistance and with governments, community organiza- support of its many projects, day-care cen- tions and other partners to fight anti- ters, schools, institutions, and hospitals. In semitism and racism, to promote positive Canada, the organization promotes Cana- links to Israel and to other Jewish com- dian ideals of democracy and is a stalwart munities, and to support humanitarian advocate of women's issues. Orah Maga- and human rights efforts. DAIS; National zine. Archives Newsletter; regional newsletters. HASHOMER HATZAIR (1913). 1111 Finch CANADIAN YOUNG JUDAEA (1917). 788 Ave. W„ #456, Downsview, ONT M3J Marlee Ave., Suite 205, Toronto, ONT 2E5. (416)736-1339. FAX: (416)736-1405. M6B 3K1. (416)781-5156. FAX: (416) E-mail: [email protected]. Shlicha- 787-3100. E-mail: [email protected]. Natl. Ora Merin; Pres. Sheryl Neshel; Sec. Lipa Exec. Dir. Risa Epstein. Strives to attract Roth. A Zionist youth movement estab- Jewish youth to Zionism, with goal of lished over 80 years ago with centers all aliyah: educates youth about Jewish his- over the world. In Toronto, there are tory and Zionism; prepares them to pro- weekly meetings during the school year vide leadership in Young Judaea camps in where children get a strong sense of their Canada and Israel and to be concerned Jewish identity and connection to Israel, Jews. Judaean L'Madrich; Young Judaean. celebrate Jewish holidays together and learn to be contributing members of the CANADIAN ZIONIST FEDERATION (1967). community. Hashomer Hatzair runs a 6- 5151 Cote St. Catherine Rd., #206. Mon- day residential winter camp and a 6-week treal, PQ H3W 1M6. (514)739-7300. summer camp for youth ranging from 7- FAX: (514)739-9412. Pres. Kurt Roth- 16 on Otty Lake. schild; Natl. Sec. Florence Simon. Um- brella organization of distinct constituent INTERNATIONAL JEWISH CORRESPONDENCE member Zionist organizations in Canada; (IJC) (1978). do Canadian Jewish Con- carries on major activities in all areas of gress, 1590 Dr. Penfield Ave., Montreal, Jewish life through its departments of ed- PQ H3G 1C5.9 (514)931-7531. FAX: ucation and culturc, aliyah, youth and (514)931-0548. E-mail: [email protected]. students, public affairs, and small Jewish Founder/Dir. Barry Simon. Aims to communities, for the purpose of strength- encourage contact between Jews of all ening the State of Israel and the Cana- ages and backgrounds, in all countries, dian Jewish community. Canadian through pen-pal correspondence. Send Zionist. autobiographical data and stamped self- addressed envelope or its equivalent (to , BUREAU OF EDUCATION AND CUL- cover cost of Canadian postage) to re- TURE (1972). Pres. Kurt Rothschild. Pro- ceive addresses. vides counseling by pedagogic experts, in-service teacher-training courses and JEWISH IMMIGRANT AID SERVICES OF MON- seminars in Canada and Israel; national TREAL (JIAS) (1922). 5500 Westbury, 2nd pedagogic council and research center; Floor, Montreal, Quebec H3W-2W8. distributes educational material and (514)342-9351. FAX: (514)342-0287. E- teaching aids; supports annual Bible con- mail: [email protected]. Pres. Joe Kislow- test ahd Hebrew-language courses for icz; Exec. Dir. Shellie Ettinger. JIAS is a adults; awards scholarships to Canadian national organization assisting the lawful high-school graduates studying for one entry of Jews into Canada, as well as their year in Israel. settlement and integration. JIAS News for Clients. HADASSAII-WIZO ORGANIZATION OF CAN- ADA (1917). 1310 Greene Ave., Suite 900, JEWISH NATIONAL FUND OF CANADA (Keren Montreal, PQ H3Z 2B8. (514)937-9431. Kayemeth Le'Israel, Inc.) (1901). 1980 FAX: (514)933-6483. E-mail: nato!T@ Sherbrooke St. W„ Suite 500, Montreal, canadian-hadassah-wizo.org. Natl. Pres. PQ H3H 1E8. (514)934-0313. FAX: Rochelle I.evinson; Natl. Exec. V.-Pres. Lily (514)934-0382. E-mail: [email protected] Frank. Largest women's volunteer Zionist .org. Natl. Pres. Sandra Posluns; Exec. V.- organization in Canada, located in 43 Pres. Joe Rabinovitch. Fund-raising or- NATIONAL. JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS / 683 ganization affiliated with the World Zion- fed.org. Chmn. Ellen T. Cole; Pres. Keith ist Organization; involved in afforesta- M. Landy; Dir. Manuel Prutschi. Seeks to tion, soil reclamation, and development safeguard the status, rights, and welfare of of the land of Israel, including the con- Jews in Canada; to combat antisemitism, struction of roads and preparation of and promote understanding and goodwill sites for new settlements; provides educa- among all ethnic and religious groups. tional materials and programs to Jewish schools across Canada. NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN OF CANADA (1897). 118-1588 Main St., Win- LABOUR ZIONIST ALLIANCE OF CANADA nipeg. MAN R2V 1Y3. (204)339-9700. (1909). 272 C'odsell Ave., Downsview, FAX: (204)334-3779. E-mail: info@ncjwc ONT M3H 3X2. (416)630-9444. FAX: .org. Chmn. Carol Slater; Natl. V.-Pres. (416)630-9451. Pres. Josef Krystal; City Roz Fine & Brenlee Gurvey Gales. Dedi- Committee Chmn. Montreal-Harry cated to furthering human welfare in the Froimovitch. Associated